The Washington Times (Free subscription) | 07/22/2008
It's hard to explain the disconnect between Paul Weller's abiding fame in his native Britain and his continued obscurity on these shores. Perhaps obscurity is too strong a word. Certainly, the work of Mr. Weller's groundbreaking punk-era band, the Jam, is well known even to casual music snobs.
Buzzin Music Blog (Free subscription) | 07/21/2008
Paul Weller has revealed in an interview with Q magazine that his band The Jam were turned down for an audition on ITV talent show Opportunity Knocks. Weller says that a girlfriend of the guitarist had suggested that the band apply to audition for the long running show presented by the smarmy Hughie Green. The band were [...]
Largehearted Boy (Free subscription) | 07/21/2008
Former Jam and Style Council frontman Paul Weller releases his latest solo effort, 22 Dreams, stateside tomorrow, a disc that features guest appearances by Noel Gallagher, Graham Coxon, and others. Other albums I can strongly recommend include the Avett...
Digital Spy (Free subscription) | 07/21/2008
Paul Weller says The Jam auditioned unsuccessfully to appear on '70s talent show Opportunity Knocks.
The Hype Machine (Free subscription) | 07/15/2008
in post Paul Weller Documentary - An interesting look into the mind that created the Jam from Sailor Jerry Web Log .
Contactmusic Ltd (Free subscription) | 07/15/2008
PAUL WELLER has urged fellow Brit JOHN LYDON to stop clinging to the past - because the punk icon has become the "antithesis" of JOHNNY ROTTEN. The Jam founder admits ...
PR-Inside.com Entertainment News (Free subscription) | 07/14/2008
PAUL WELLER has urged fellow Brit JOHN LYDON to stop clinging to the past because the punk icon has become the "antithesis" of JOHNNY ROTTEN. The Jam founder admits he shudders every time he sees Lydon on reality TV shows or hears of another planned Sex Pistols reunion. And he has two simple words of advice for [...]
Rock and Roll Daily (Free subscription) | 07/10/2008
“You get to this stage in life where you say ‘I’ve done everything that I can do,’” says Paul Weller. As he passes the half-century mark, Weller easily could have returned to his old stomping grounds, whether it was the mod-punk of his first band the Jam or the pop leanings of the Style Council. [...]
Spinner.com (Free subscription) | 07/08/2008
Filed under: Potent Quotables Spinner.com : "I wouldn't mind being Mick Jagger. He's skinny, still has hair and shags loads of birds."--Paul Weller The former Jam frontman holds out hope for his elder years, thanks to his peer's sexagenarian, um ... strategy. Next Quote... Read more
Contactmusic Ltd (Free subscription) | 07/07/2008
PAUL WELLER has been speaking about reinstating some classic Jam songs to his set at his solo gigs.The Modfather has steadfastly refused to play any of his former ...
The Music Slut (Free subscription) | 07/02/2008
When asked about The Smiths in a recent feature, here's what he had to say: *I'd never really got them before, but when I saw them live I thought, 'fucking hell'! When they hit hit the stage it made me think of the Jam days; there was an explosion when they hit the boards... but I never listened to any of their records to tell you the truth. I liked a couple of singles, but I was never a fan. I'm...
Spinner.com (Free subscription) | 07/02/2008
Filed under: Concerts and Tours , News , Holy Hell Spinner.com : What do you do when your world famous frontman isn't down for that long-awaited reunion tour? If you're Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler, two-thirds of the legendary trio the Jam, you soldier forward without him.In the absence of Paul Weller -- who has... Read more
Brooklyn Vegan (Free subscription) | 07/01/2008
by Black Bubblegum From The Jam, and technically from The Jam From The Jam is just that.... original members from The Jam (but NOT Paul Weller) who play the music OF The Jam. The Jam was always three guys, (Weller,...
otherclothing.co.uk (Free subscription) | 06/24/2008
Paul Weller is one of Britain’s most well-known singer/singwriters. Initially in bands such as The Jam and The Style Council, he is now a popular solo artist and an inspiration to Mods everywhere. Born in 1958, he formed the Jam in 1977 who had such hits such as Going Underground, Start! (which took its bassline from [...]
gwadzilla (Free subscription) | 06/21/2008
The Jam: Private Hell just the song but honestly Paul Weller is such a poetic story teller that it is best listened to without images well... the record cover may be enough images and headphones may be a good idea as well so you can really turn it up! the jam: private hell on youtube that's entertainment is also very powerful be careful when scanning for stuff by The Jam because sometimes something...
